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AFZ 5806

2009 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,958 mi
Last recorded162,958 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 5806
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 162,958 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 162,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad retaining clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad retaining clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2020 162,779 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake clipper retaining clip missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 162,775 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases close to flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake clipper retaining clip missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 149,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer cover (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer cover (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 130,968 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both insecure (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 112,532 miles

Rear Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 112,532 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 93,122 miles

both front tyre low on tread on inner edge.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 78,904 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 78,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 51,376 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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AFZ 5806 is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 81,861 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFZ 5806, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AFZ 5806 registered?

AFZ 5806 is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is AFZ 5806 safe to buy?

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